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K436 TFJ

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,021 mi
Last recorded122,021 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK436 TFJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 122,021 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 121,767 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 107,401 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 107,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 May 2016 101,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2016 101,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 90,992 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2015 90,992 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 88,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 85,497 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,331 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,329 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front pads approx 75% worn.

slight weakness o/s/r/ handbrake.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 78,383 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 75,916 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 73,515 miles

surface corrosion n/s/r/ brake pipe.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 73,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

surface corrosion n/s/r/ brake pipe.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,810 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,030 miles

front pads on legal limit.

o/s/r/ tyre on limit.

rear exhaust system heavily corroded.

surface corrosion n/s/r/ inner brake pipe.

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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K436 TFJ is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K436 TFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K436 TFJ is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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